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Danica Patrick Debuts at Daytona & Quiets Critics

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The world was watching as Danica Patrick made her first stock car start at the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200, an ARCA Series event at Daytona International Speedway.

Her foray into NASCAR has been eagerly anticipated since the announcement was made this past December that she was joining JR Motorsports. Fans [...]

Logano Captures Win but Sergio Pena Steals Spotlight

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Sergio Pena, driving for Revolution Racing and the Drive for Diversity program, made the most of his first start at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California this weekend.

He arrived at the speedway to begin a two step process that would give him the opportunity to race in the Toyota All Star Showdown.

First he had [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Do You See What I See?

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Dale Earnhardt Jr will begin the 2010 season under the glare of a spotlight. His fan base is known for its almost fanatical loyalty but his detractors are just as vocal. After the worst season of his career, both sides are waiting to see what he does next.

It’s interesting to note how two [...]

Denny Hamlin Will Use Injury as Motivation to Win

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This past Friday, while playing a game of basketball with some friends, Denny Hamlin suffered an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He announced his decision to put off surgery until the end of the 2010 Sprint Cup Season.

Before this injury occurred, the driver had been considered a favorite [...]

NASCAR: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

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The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour presented one common theme throughout the event. The message was a promise of commitment to the drivers and fans to continue to listen and improve the sport.

As proof of this, they announced some exciting new changes for the upcoming season with an emphasis on putting [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – In it to Win In 2010

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The 2010 NASCAR season began for many fans on Friday at the Preseason Thunder Fan Fest at Daytona. With driver interviews featured throughout the weekend, it gives the fans a first look at the upcoming season and sets the stage for the Budweiser Shootout and the Daytona [...]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. – The Next Country Music Sensation

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The following is NOT to be taken seriously, just a humorous look at some of our favorite NASCAR drivers.

Everyone is giving their NASCAR predictions for 2010 so I thought I’d try something different.  I’ve always believed in the merits of having a 5 year plan so the following is a list of my [...]